hotels with a view in South River, NJ

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Just off I-287, this relaxed all-suite hotel is 1.5 miles from Road Up Raritan Historic District and 5.1 miles from Rutgers University-New Brunswick.The unpretentious suites offer 2 flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, plus separate living rooms with pull-out sofas, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites add free WiFi, Keurig coffeemakers, and access to a refreshment center with snacks.Freebies include parking and an area shuttle, plus hot breakfast, and evening socials with appetizers and drinks. There’s also an indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, as well as a business center, meeting space and a casual restaurant/bar.

Things You Need to Know

  • 7 min drive to the East Jersey Olde Towne Village
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests praised the large rooms but some disliked the air conditioning
  • Guests liked the friendly service
  • Guests praised the casual restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “omelettes” 33 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Cortney Thomas

Nice hotel for the money Easily accessible from the parkway Ample parking

I had a two-double bed suit The front parlor has a mini fridge, microwave wet bar, TV and sofa-bed The bathroom is a little dated but good water pressure and clean Pool was on the smaller size They have a full bar and you can order appetizers Nice lounge areas to mingle Great buffet breakfast which takes sanitary and health precautions into account Jennifer who assisted us at the main desk was awesome I used the App to check-in and it was great I was able to select my room and use my phone as my room key One of the downfalls of the App they do not tell you that you need to visit the front desk to get passes to utilize some of the amenities of the hotel This is a family friendly hotel

Amaris Pollock

We booked our room through a secondary app that Embassy Suites works with, and they somehow lost the room we booked (two rooms that were combined with double beds and a pull out couch) and switched it with a single KingAfter a little arguing and showing proof of the confirmation of our room, the front desk was able to find an available room close to what we ordered & paid for And the staff was being friendly and helpful during the dilemma/confusion

So I would recommend that if you book a reservation through a secondary travel app–ALWAYS call up the particular hotel immediately after you obtain your confirmation from the secondary app to ensure that your reservation matches what Embassy Suites received from the travel app That way you can avoid what we went through before you arriveThat said, the room was clean as was the entire public spaces The breakfast comps (a coupon per person/per overnight stay) were handed over via a coupon We were also handed a complimentary ‘welcome drink’ for the evening for every adult in our reservation who was 21+ but none of us used itThe breakfast in the morning was well organized, ample beverage choices (coffee, tea, milk, juices) with a fresh fruit section, cereal to choose from, scratch-made pancakes and omelettes (I would recommend) & french toast (needs to be improved) with fried potatoes and your choice of breakfast meats–either bacon or sausage (bacon was paper thin and very salty, so maybe the sausage was a better choice, but we all had the bacon)Anyhow, the room was comfortable and clean You can change the temperature to fit your preference The bathroom was a good size and there was an additional sink in the room with the beds as well a wet bar sink in the lounge area of our room The lounge area was a little on the small size but workableI’d say that this room was a bit overpriced in comparison to where I’ve stayed at in prior trips at different hotels (those have larger rooms & larger lounge areas in the rooms), but overall it was okay for a single night’s stayPrice point to what we received: I personally would stay at one of the other hotel chains that I’m alluding to over this one, especially since the main reason we chose this location was for the pool (which was closed due to Covid restrictions) So for all intensive purposes, we were in a smaller room than what I know we could have stayed at for about 100 dollars less with similar breakfast deals but the other chains lack the displayed ambiance you’re greeted and surrounded by when you enter into this hotel’s lobby & public areas

Melissa L

The breakfast was delicious! Loved the omelets! The main foyer area was beautiful (bravo to the architect) If you have to spend a few days here you would enjoy sitting by the fountain or taking a leisurely walk along the pondOur room was clean and spacious, but we did have to change it upon arrival due to a small leak in the bathroom

The staff was pleasant and friendly, and a special thank-you to Heraldo who was very kind and helped us with our room changeOverall it was a very enjoyable experience and I highly recommend this hotel

2. Staybridge Suites Cranbury-South Brunswick, an IHG Hotel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This low-key all-suite hotel is 4.7 miles from Windsor Greens Golf Course, 6.7 miles from Working Dog Winery and 8.2 miles from Princeton University.Unassuming suites feature separate sitting areas and kitchens, plus TVs, and desks. Wi-Fi is available.Complimentary amenities include parking and a breakfast buffet. There’s also a seasonal outdoor pool, an exercise room and a business center. Picnic tables and laundry facilities are also available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the kitchenettes
  • 9 min drive to Plainsboro Preserve
  • Guests mentioned the rooms are unclean
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant

Feedback From Real Customers

Miguel A. Garces

Some may call it dated, I call it poorly maintained and trashy The curtains were dingy and the room darkening curtains were dry rotted and showed light through The bathroom light in the shower was a weird alien and dim yellow color

Let’s not forget the 30 yr old rusty refrigerator in the room (see photo) A total embarrassment, my college room in the 70s was in better shape In my entire adult life i have never been in a hotel with a rusty refrigerator Welcome to the Third World hotel If visiting the area do yourself a favor and stay away from this place

Mike Elliott (fruitygangles)

Nothing has gone right about this hotel Upon check-in, I was informed that they would place a $100 hold on my account for the duration of my stay, and the rest would be charged at the end of stay Seemed okay, though I wasn’t informed of this policy until check in

The guy at the front desk mentioned it used to be $25 hold, but they changed it to $100 a couple of weeks ago I came to find out as I checked my bank account that they charged me for the full amount of my stay, plus the extra $100 I can already tell from my interaction with the guy at the front desk that it’s gonna be very difficult to get any money back I am also an IHG member, but that means literally nothing at this hotel Strange, since other places recognize and acknowledge that instantlyBeyond all that, the bed feels like sleeping on a slab of concrete The curtains are either eaten up by moths or someone took a knife to them I would recommend sleeping in a box on the corner of the street before this hotel!

Deirdre Bartells

This hotel is a joke, don’t waste your money Breakfast buffet is hilarious it’s so empty Manager on duty on July 4th am was so rude

Another day we asked for extra pillow, firstly gave a dirty one then gave one with clean cover but was made of broken up sponge or something Asked for extra blanketsand got told they had none Asked for extra towel and told they had run out but they were doing laundry so would bring them later Definitely never coming back here

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off Route 130, this informal all-suite hotel is 10 miles from Mercer Lake and 11 miles from Princeton University Art Museum.Straightforward studios come with full kitchens and free Wi-Fi, as well as pull-out sofas, desks and flat-screen TVs. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites have separate living areas and additional TVs. Some have fireplaces.Freebies consist of hot breakfast, parking and weeknight evening socials, as well as a grocery delivery service. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room, plus a convenience store and a BBQ area. There’s also meeting space.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the kitchenettes
  • 9 min drive to Plainsboro Preserve
  • Guests liked the service, which has a concierge
  • Guests mentioned “suites” 14 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Dilip Tiwari

Nice cozy apartments with full service and parking spaces Room has TV, Kitchen, Bed, Sofa and all necessary amenities Located on 535 county road

Prices varies like any other service apartments and hotels It can be a temporary living place for an individual, couples or family Cleaning is done on demand basis (can be done daily as well) thanks

Johanna Melo

Suite 234: the smell is absolutely unbearable! We reported the issue at the front desk, cleaning crew came and cleaned and sprayed the room It smelled good for five minutes, then it went back to old carpet smell! For the price we paid per night, this was absolutely UNaceptable! We understand this could be a long term rental for some travelers, they might have cooked, or had an animal with them, so please, MAINTAIN THE CARPETS! The smell is terrible!

Anton Schultz

WATCH YOUR PETS AND YOUR CHILDREN I’m pretty annoyed We’re staying here for 6 months with a young dog, and things have been pretty good until this point

My biggest complaints have been that the couch is extraordinarily saggy and the TV in the bedroom can only play Netflix for about 10 minutes at a time But the past week our dog has been licking his paws, and I think today we figured out why I found a flag in the lawn which said “Pesticide treated area” A week ago a landscaping crew was here, spreading mulch and giving things a trim This is supposed to be a pet-friendly hotel They posed one tiny flag ONE Around the entire hotel! I walked around today and checked We’ve been having him romp and play in poison for a week! He’s been licking his feet because they’ve been so irritated by the chemicals, so I’m sure he’s ingested some of them It would have been nice if they had given more warning than one tiny flag to warn us of the hazard

4. The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center (4-star hotel)

About this hotel

Across from the State Theater, this stylish hotel and conference center is a 15-minute walk from Rutgers University and 20 miles from Staten Island.Elegant rooms have Wi-Fi (fee), pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, as well as desks, coffeemakers and original, New Jersey-inspired artwork. Suites add separate living areas, wetbars, dining tables and kitchenettes. Room service is offered.Amenities include an indoor pool, a huge meeting and conference facility, an event ballroom and a spa (surcharge), plus a fitness center, laundry services (surcharge), and a sophisticated restaurant and lounge.

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University and Geology Hall
  • Some guests complained about the beds and the kitchenettes
  • Some guests complained about the bathrooms
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests mentioned “Theater” 10 times
  • Guests liked the nightlife
  • Guests liked the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Upower Upower

Remember to use ʜoᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏᴄᴏm when booking any hotel They compare hundreds of booking websites and usually will have rates a lot cheaper than others! Thank me later on! This resort is the best rated in this area

I’ve been staying here for a very long time If you decide to stay here you for sure won’t be disappointedRooms are clean and so is the lobby and hotel overall I’ve stayed at a number of hotels in the area and the Heldrich is one of the nicest One of the great things about this hotel is it’s surrounded by a lot of restaurants You can literally walk across the street and be at a number of fine dining restaurants within 40 feet of the hotel doors It simply makes life easier if you are visiting in the area Hotel management is very nice and accommodating as well

Grisel Johnson

We were traveling from out of town and stayed here for a night Room was very big and spacious No complaints except that room service did not come unless I requested a clean

Also I stepped on a pin needle?! I let the cleaning room service know and she saw it her self She plainly said we clean the carpet when we vacuum but we don’t always guarantee that everything comes up! They are so lucky my 5 year old or crawling 11 month old did not get stuck with it…or else there would be a lawsuit pending! Manager was nice to offer us free breakfast but unfortunately our flight was leaving at 3am and couldn’t accept his offer Management was suppose to get back with us about the incident and still haven’t heard back I would not recommend this hotel not very professional at all

Bhaumik Parekh

We had the worst experience staying at this hotel! I would not recommend it to anybody as their staff service is worst than a motel We paid $500 for 2 nights that is way expensive than any 3-4 stars hotel considering that we will also get good service from the staff for the price that we paid but that was not the case We asked for microwave and they told us we will be charged $25 for it, first of all which good hotel charges for microwave

We were ready to pay for it at the end but turned out they did not even have one in their inventory!We asked for extra comforter as I was feeling too cold and their thermostat was also not working to set the temperature, they did not give extra comforter as well We kept waiting but staff did not provide anything The phone was also not working from room so every time for any room service we had to go all the way down ourselvesWorst place to stay , please do not waste your money here as we already wasted ours!

5. Hampton Inn North Brunswick/New Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This modern hotel is 5 miles from Rutgers University and 3 miles from Farrington Lake.All rooms include free Wi-Fi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks (for working on the bed), flat-screen TVs with HD channels, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers.Free on-site hot breakfast (daily) and to-go breakfast bags (weekdays) are offered, and there’s an exercise room and an indoor pool. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center and free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the beds
  • 7 min drive to the Rutgers Gardens
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned pools 18 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Rhonda Wheeler Courson

The staff was friendly and helpful We were far away from home and needed shuttle service, Uber service, and food delivery The hotel staff helped me with all of it

Also, we were in town to take my daughter to a special hospital, but because of the time of the appointment, we were going to have to check out, carry our luggage with us to the hospital, and then come back and wait in the hotel lobby for about 3 hours before our shuttle arrived When we came down for the free breakfast (which was wonderful), I asked the guy at the front desk if it would be alright for us to stay in the lobby all afternoon He told me he would schedule us for late check out, which allowed us to leave our luggage in the room, eat lunch there, and only have a 45 minute wait in the lobby It worked out perfectly! Plus, the room was very nice We also used the fitness center and bought lots of snacks and drinks from their little store I’m so thankful we stayed here!

Barbara Perez

Here on business w my husband It’s utilitarian and serves it’s purpose for business travel, not luxury or vacay

Breakfast is nothing to write home about, they basically stop refills quarter to 9 so be early It was fine until the cleaning lady asked me 3 times BEFORE the noon check-out deadline if I was leaving, twice by knocking on my door! Highly annoying, since I was not there past noon! It was an OK 3 stars at most stay

B Turcz

I believe in giving places second chances And this Hampton in North Brunswick/New Brunswick was so much better the second time around The young lady at the front desk, Sam, is a “world class” professional

She spoke kindly, accurately, and sincerely to me and my girlfriend as we checked in Sam told us about breakfast, she informed us that the pool was open (despite a sign saying it was closed) and, even got us towels and walked us to the pool door to let us go inThe room was very nice too Bed was comfy, bathroom had enough towels for two people to shower off after a dip in the pool Television remote worked and the air conditioning unit was easy to control and understandAs a Hilton Honors (silver) I was very happy with this hotel And despite one bad previous experience, I believe this place redeemed itself with better customer service Thanks again to Sam at the front desk, you are a superstar front desk receptionist!

6. Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This straightforward hotel is a 2.9-mile drive from the Forsgate Country Club and a 19.5-mile drive from Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.Contemporary-styled rooms offer free WiFi, desks, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites and upgraded rooms add sofabeds, microwaves and living areas.Social spaces include a living room-style lobby. The American restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, as well as Starbucks coffee. There’s also a business center with workstations and printers, and 3 meeting rooms. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a whirlpool, an exercise room, a free local shuttle and on-site free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • 8 min drive to Thompson Park
  • Guests praised the friendly service, which has a concierge
  • Guests mentioned “Bistro” 21 times
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 11 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center, which has elliptical machines
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Maarten Dinkla

The general manager (who comped us a breakfast after the people in the room next door had been partying all night) and the restaurant staff seem to be the only people there who know what they are doingFire alarm went off on Thursday evening; guy at the front desk was walking around laughing and filming with his phone instead of directing guests to proper staging area or even checking if everyone was safe Fire brigade arrived after about 10 minutes and then left without any staff making an effort to inform guests it was safe to come back in

Other person behind front desk seemed supremely disinterested and only gave an explanation after being asked Apparently a malfunction was the reason, as it happened again 10 minutes after and in some rooms they were apparently unable to shut it off only after an hour No apologies whatsoever were offered, only a half-hearted offer to move us to another room, which makes absolutely zero difference if the alarm goes off in the entire hotel Note that we were traveling with a 2-year-old as well, who we had to take out of bed and rush out with several times Again, zero apologies offered for the inconvenience Alarm went off twice more the next day, apparently due to a test which was not announced beforehandGeneral lack of service: no responses to several messages we sent through Bookingcom app before arriving to ask for a baby bed Luckily they did have one, but had to take it up to the room myself, and saw several other people walking around with hotel luggage carts, which would suggest severe staffing shortageFood options in the restaurant were either not available or not prepared as advertised (vegetarian burger was not available, grain bowl was not prepared as listed on the menu), though I suspect this is more due to issues with supplies than with staffBathroom had black mold on the ceiling, housekeeping seemed very understaffed, did not always empty trash cans and never removed dirty glasses we took up from the bar on the first night Water leaking from the ceiling in the restaurant and lobby areasPoolside was full of discarded cups, trash and clothing when I wanted to take my daughter for a swim one morningDry-cleaning service is not available on the premises (I realize it is not explicitly stated that it is) but outsourced to a local dry-cleaners, which would take 3-4 days when we asked for it To their credit, they did provide an alternative after we insisted that that was too longAll in all most of the staff seemed either utterly disinterested in their jobs or in dire need of hospitality training

Martin Cocorikis

Made reservation online May 6Tried to add a night on May 10Was directed to the property to make the change

Called the property and spoke with front desk about changes Was told, on May 10, that the changes were made and we were good Got confirmation e-mail 4 days before trip and I see the dates are wrongCall the property and speak with a manager whoo explains to me that the employee who made my changes never actually did anything and now they are booked solid and can do nothing I asked if there was another property near that we could move to I was told that this is a franchise and not linked to other Marriots ???Call Marriot corporate and they too were helpless I then spent over 1k to change flightsThe Worst Customer Service

7. Courtyard by Marriott North Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set a half-mile from Highway 1, this straightforward hotel is 6 miles from both Crystal Springs Family Waterpark and Rutgers Gardens.Streamlined rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sofabeds, and suites offer separate living areas.Parking is free. A breakfast buffet is served for a fee in an informal bistro that has a bar; dinner is also available. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 9 min drive to the Rutgers Gardens
  • Some guests complained about the bathrooms
  • Guests mentioned the service is friendly
  • Guests mentioned showers 16 times
  • The fitness center has weight machines and free weights

Feedback From Real Customers

Linda Thach

One of the best experiences I have ever had at a hotel and it’s mostly due to the staff I had the pleasure of speaking to Melanie, Andrew, and the GM Summer and everyone was absolutely delightful You can see that they have such a good team dynamic in there because everyone is so amazing and you can feel the energy

The only reason why I knew Summer was the GM was because of her name tag and that is a good thing She was so nice to everyone and ready to do any job need be I could tell that the team there loves what they do and they made me love staying there just after one nightThe beds were comfy, room was nice, and there was no lingering musty smell in the roomsThank you all for such a great experience!

Mian

I was on a business trip from Canada to NJ, I have stayed other hotels before this one This hotel is new and clean, the staff at the front desk is very warm and helpful, they even let me check in early in 9Am The check in process and other service is efficient and quick

I had experienced of waiting long time for simple task at NJ a lot, but not this oneAlso the furniture and carpet in the hotel room are in relatively light colour, so that you can tell it is clean or not, and the room is bright They are not like other hotels that everything is in dark Really liked itFeel like exhausted traveller found some comfort finally at this hotel

Peter Wiatr

The hotel rooms were clean and organized, had a reasonably good view, and were close to various stores/restaurants, making it a good location The reception was friendly and accommodating Overall, in terms of the rooms, 5/5The only problem we had was with regards to the bistro

We had reserved a room that included free breakfasts that were to be picked up at the bistro Each time we faced a variety of issues The cashier often “conveniently forgot” to add particular items to our order, made bagels with either two tops or two bottoms and with a micrometre of cream cheese The first day we arrived there was no chef, meaning no hot meals (which was understandable) The next day, when the chef was in, we decided to order eggs For $850 plus tax, these were the smallest portions for the most mediocre eggs and bacon, not to mention the extra charge for toast, which was around $150-$250! Our experience with the bistro was a solid 1/5If you are looking for a good hotel with a nice view and convenient location then Courtyard North Brunswick is a solid choice, provided you avoid the bistro

8. Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge (4-star hotel)

About this hotel

This modern, conference hotel is 3 miles from the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum, and 6 miles from The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center.Polished rooms have flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, desks, wet bars and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is available. Some rooms have access to a club lounge offering free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add separate living areas with sofas and minifridges.Amenities include an Italian restaurant, and a chic bar and lounge. There’s also an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as an exercise room, 22 meeting rooms and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • 5 min drive to SeaQuest Woodbridge
  • Guests praised the service, which has a concierge
  • Guests praised the large, updated rooms but some complained about the kitchenettes
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • Guests praised the Italian restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “banquets” 11 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

Shannon Carter

Make sure to use ʜoᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏᴄᴏm when booking any hotel This website will compare hundreds of booking web sites and normally will have rooms much cheaper compared to others! Thank me later! This place is one of the best in the area

I have been staying here for a very long time If you decide to stay here you won’t be disappointedAmazing staff I was greeted warmly, then I was offered a free upgrade to a king room on the top floor The room was very large

Nick Culver

Fantastic hotel with fantastic guest services Thank you so much for attending to my room daily and for being so friendly! Stayed for two weeks and I felt very comfortable and at home here The rooms are very modern and well-appointed

Hotel smells wonderful throughout and the grounds are beautiful I will always make it a point to stay here when I’m in town for business

Y B

This place was bought a little while ago and is remodeling really nicely It’s actually attractive nowI met with the staff for using the banquet room (not remodeled yet, but still nice) for an event

So far the my experience is really has been great dealing with them

9. Crowne Plaza Edison, an IHG Hotel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Along Lincoln Highway, this informal hotel is 4 miles from both the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park and the Rutgers Geology Museum.Casual rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and pull-out sofas. Some have minifridges, microwaves and/or Keurigs. Suites add separate living areas and wet bars. Room service is available.Parking is free. Other amenities include a low-key restaurant/bar, a 24-hour gym and meeting space. Breakfast is available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the large, clean rooms and the beds
  • 12 min drive to the Rutgers Gardens
  • Some guests complained about the kitchenettes
  • Guests liked the friendly service
  • Guests praised the low-key restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 26 times
  • Guests mentioned microwaves 16 times
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Amy Bender

Stayed here for a lacrosse tournament in July Hotel is huge Rooms are large and the bed was comfortable

When we walked in the smell of stale cigarette smoke was overwhelming, there was the smell of old pot smoke when we got off the elevator Ice machine was out of order on our floor and we had to go up 3 floors There was no cold water even after lettingit run for quite some timewhich confused me

Armando Porroa

This is a nice place with a little old infraestructure but still enjoyable and with a touch of beautiful old fashioned details Rooms are still tidy and neat Remember that due to COVID-19 the cleaning is not every single day, but maybe after every 2 or 3 days

Large parking area around for free for guests Buffet breaks is pretty good with fresh options as fruits, yogurt, eggs done at your request or you can always take regular scrambled eggs from the table of hot dishesPersoneñ seems to be very helpful and are always trying to help you with everything about the food or drinks

Upower Upower

Don’t forget to use ʜoᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏᴄᴏm when booking a hotel They compare hundreds of booking websites and typically will have rooms much cheaper compared to others! Thank me later! This hotel is one of the most well known in this area

I have been staying here for years If you decide to stay here you won’t regret itWe are staying 4 nights at this property 3 days before arriving, I called to find out if I could request a microwave in the room The front office manager, Amr Maged, was very helpful to explain that premium rooms come with microwave and there is a shared microwave on every floor for standard rooms He said he’ll see what he can do to get us a room with microwave Upon check-in, we were upgraded to a premium room with microwave The room is very nice, spacious and clean Thanks to Amr, we feel treated like valued guests at this hotel for the first time I say this because we stayed here twice previously, in July and November of last year and my requests for upgrade were denied both times despite me being a Spire elite The excuse on both occasions was no availability even though there were hardly any guests (judging by the number of cars in the parking lot)

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This classic hotel off Interstate 287 is 8.3 miles from Rutgers University campus.All rooms offer free WiFi and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas.All-day room service is available (fee), and there’s a restaurant serving Italian-inspired dishes, plus a classic sports pub. Guests can use the indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, and a fitness center. Additional amenities include 20 conference rooms, a 10,000-sq-ft ballroom and a business center, plus a free local shuttle.

Things You Need to Know

  • 4 min drive to Staats House
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests praised the beds but some complained about the kitchenettes
  • Guests liked the classic restaurant
  • Guests mentioned microwaves 18 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an outdoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Galyna Shulimova

The hotel is huge and used to be gorgeous but now it looks outdatedIf you choose a room with breakfast you will be not wrong 😉Outdoor pool is great

  Continental breakfast has usual Hilton options  (scrambled eggs,  bacon,  breakfast potato) with some restaurant’s touch (you supposed to use vouchers)The territory around the hotel is nice but needs a little bit more attentionOverall it was a good stay  My kids enjoyed weekends there

J Monique C

I wonder if this place was nice before COVID because now the place gives an outdated vibe It has a pool, business center, plenty of conference space and a restaurant on site Yet, nothing made me feel like I was in for a treat including the staff who barely recognized my diamond status

They were less than warm in their welcome Maybe they were tired because it was a holiday weekend and bus load of kids checked in? At least the bed was comfortable and the room was clean

Kristina Mereigh

This double tree hotel was a great disappointment I am a Hilton Gold honors member and had never been to a Hilton property that was so outdated and unclean We booked this location for an anniversary staycation for two nights and checked out after night one because of how gross it was

We had to stay night one because no other hotels in the area could take us that late at night We booked a room with patio walk out to the pool The doors were incredibly hard to open, the patio curtains were so filthy and dusty, I needed to go and buy allergy medicine The patio windows were so streaky and dusty, you couldn’t see through them The air in the hotel was musty The bathroom still had hair in it and it was so small you could barely move around One of the front desk staff was so rude, I was appalled Ive never been treated that way in a Hilton property before The hallways looked like they had never been vacuumed and the ice machine was so gross, we went out to buy ice for our water bottlesDark, musty and outdated Highly don’t recommendThe grounds are the only saving grace The outside is pretty but the pool fills up quickly and the lounge chairs are incredibly limited so if you want one for your family, secure it before 9am There are only like 4 of them so it feels like hunger games for them

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Somerset Franklin Township (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set less than a mile from I-287, this informal all-suite hotel is also 4 miles from the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus and 8 miles from Washington Valley Park.Airy suites have free Wi-Fi and partitioned sleeping areas, and living rooms with desks and sofabeds. They come with flat-screen TVs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites have whirlpool tubs and separate bedrooms.Parking and a breakfast buffet are complimentary. Other amenities include a fitness room, an indoor pool, a patio with a fire pit, and a bar. There’s also a business center and a convenience store.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 7 min drive to Colonial Park
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 15 times
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Marie

The place is very clean, modern and well maintained The staff was accommodating and friendly The room was really nice and spacious but cozy

Bathroom amenities were Paul Mitchel and I greatly appreciated those There was a great variety of breakfast foods available in the morning which was wonderful This hotel got all the details right even down to the smallest of details! There is also a delicious smelling restaurant right across the street that sadly I didn’t get to try but the next time I am out here I will absolutely be looking forward to it!

Anessa Kertesz

Clean, welcoming and comfortable! Stayed a few days while in town for a wedding Despite our wild family lol the staff was more than hospitable, they were stellar! The breakfast bar was great! And the staff who were manning the breakfast bar were on top of everything Super friendly and helpful, they kept it stocked and above all, clean!!! Highly recommend!

a d

This was the worst hotel I have stayed at We had booked 50 plus rooms for two nights and the service was the worst we have ever seen and this is coming from someone who works in the hotel industry We had booked a meeting room for all the people who were staying in the hotel and our count for people attending went up to 80 therefore; she told us to use the lobby

The hotel has a bar but on purpose they don’t open it so they can charge people to have a bar open The bartender the hotel gave us had no bartending experience as he didn’t know how to make a martini or a Moscow mule He was supposed to be there from 5:30 to 10:30 and he was missing in action from 7:30 onward When I went to inquire, he was hiding in the back and said if he wanted noise he would work in a club One of the guests (who was not affiliated with us) said I know people and you can get fired and he ran with that saying we threatened himThe GM, the next day said I need to speak to you and we didn’t tip the bartender She claims she had to comp $5,000 worth of room revenue which is a lie because we had occupied 60 rooms Why would you put other guest in the middle of all the rooms At the end of the night when we came back from our event we decided to go to Tap house 2020 and we were told that the hotel called and said we were too rowdy and not to accept our wedding block I came back to the hotel and when we confronted the GM Melinda, she denied it When my nephew went up to speak to the front desk about why they called the tap house 2020, the GM came out and said I am tired of everyone coming and asking me questions and she is calling the cops Are you serious, the hotel does not know how to handle a large crowd The hotel should not host any wedding room block You can’t threaten to call the police when someone is asking question and you don’t feel like answering The GM and the staff ruined our happy day and upset the bride and the groom

12. Hyatt Regency New Brunswick (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Phone: (732) 873-1234
  • Ratings: 4.2 (1826 reviews) Very good Eco-certified
  • Website : Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 PM
  • Quick Summary: Stylish rooms & suites in a contemporary hotel with a restaurant/bar, a heated indoor pool & a gym.

About this hotel

An 11-minute walk from the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, this polished hotel is 9 miles from the Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens.Modern rooms feature flat-screen TVs, work areas, coffeemakers and WiFi access (fee). Upgraded quarters have minifridges. Suites add separate living and sleeping areas; some include conference tables and private balconies, as well as wet bars and additional sitting/dining areas.Amenities include a warm restaurant/lounge, a heated indoor pool and a hot tub. There’s also a 24-hour fitness center and 33,000 sq ft of event space.

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to Geology Hall and the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Some guests complained about the kitchenettes
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 54 times
  • The fitness center has weight machines
  • Guests praised the nightlife
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

Mihir Patel

We are very disappointed in this property, honestly they should loose their Hyatt Regency name We checked in for two nights for a local wedding, the sheets on our king size bed had stains and hairs in it When we asked for our sheets to be changed, the night manager felt like she was accusing us, questioning when we checked in and why we didn’t noticed it earlier

I had to explain to her we just pulled the sheets back prior to going to bed but the fact I had to justify myself was frustrating We didn’t ask for any special accommodations, we just asked for new sheets They then explained how housekeeping is closed and they had to find someone to change the sheets Additionally, all the furniture had stains and dust on it, we had to put towels and clean sheets down to feel comfortable even sitting on it Looks like they owners recently renovated the lobby but decided to keep the rooms looking like they’re from the 1980s The hotel rooms are in rough shape, show their age, and unsanitary I wouldn’t recommend staying here, there are much better options locally for the same priceThe only good thing about the hotel is that the front desk and bar staff were kind But the rooms at this hotel are well below the Hyatt Regency standard

David Milner

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I’ve been coming here for a long time If you choose this place you definitely will love it I’m sure!Only one night, but it was very enjoyable No hassle check in Clean room with super comfy bed Great venue for our business meeting Catering was excellent Would go there again

B Reveau

Excellent Super-clean room, not noisy except for a small amount of noise from traffic outside, kind staff at check-in Pool very nice, jacuzzi quite spacious and definitely hot enough to relax but a tad bit hotter would be even better

Hours of pool and jacuzzi were great Nice that they put the on/off button for the jacuzzi jets inside the jacuzzi itself Yes, there is a parking fee but it is fair Great job

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